Jacob Gerritse Van Laer

In 1660, his name appeared on a petition of fur traders seeking more latitude in dealing with the Indians.

This individual does not seem to have married but did have a number of surviving siblings.

In October 1674, he was among those invited to the funeral of Jeremias Van Rensselaer.

During the 1670s, he appeared before the Albany court on a number of matters. At that time, he was identified as a tailor.

In 1679, his landmark house was listed on a census of Albany householders. In 1681, he was included among the Albany burghers who were consulted regarding the calling of a new minister for the Dutch church.

"A little sick of body," Jacob Gerritse Van Laer filed a will in July 1684. No wife or children were named but his entire estate was left to his brother, sisters, and their children. The will noted his house in Albany.